Florida Farmers Look for High Ground in Raging Water Debate By Frank Giles|November 4, 2019 After years of discourse, the state seeks new policies involving agriculture and other sectors to address algae blooms and red tide.
Why Growers Need to Embrace Opportunity 2020 By Frank Giles|October 28, 2019 Profitability must be the charge of the entire agricultural industry. That’s what our new initiative is all about.
Antidumping Investigation Back on for Imported Mexican Tomatoes By Frank Giles|October 21, 2019 Florida Tomato Exchange requests action while new suspension agreement continues.
Calling All Florida Citrus Growers to Take Industry Survey Posted by Frank Giles|October 21, 2019 Vital feedback needed on the state of production, markets, and more.
Competition Driving Innovation in Blueberry Harvest By Frank Giles|October 12, 2019 Find out what one Florida grower used to custom harvest nearly 800,000 pounds of blueberries last season.
Looking Ahead to the Future of Florida Citrus By Frank Giles|October 10, 2019 2019 Citrus Achievement Award winner Bob Behr eyes three ways the industry can ensure a successful future.
Why Small Farm Success Starts With Building a Community By Frank Giles|September 30, 2019 Frog Song Organics in Central Florida aims for sustainability by focusing on human, environmental, and economic resources.
Hemp Road Tour Drums up Growing Interest in Florida By Frank Giles|September 24, 2019 Permitting and testing key considerations before plants go into the ground.
Why in a Compartmentalized World, Farming Needs to Unite By Frank Giles|September 21, 2019 Don’t let trolls on social media dictate the story of agriculture and those that work to help feed and clothe the globe.
Big Breakthrough in the Fight Against Citrus Greening Posted by Frank Giles|September 17, 2019 Washington State researchers grow disease bacteria in the lab for the first time. Find out how.
What the Citrus Sector Should Do to Increase Juice Demand By Frank Giles|September 14, 2019 2019 Citrus Achievement Award winner Bob Behr says the industry needs to get more aggressive in telling its story to the masses.
Taking High-Density Citrus Planting to the Next Level By Frank Giles|September 3, 2019 A 908 trees-per-acre grove is being grown in Florida and groomed with mechanical harvest in mind.
Mighty Mites Hard at Work in Florida Strawberries By Frank Giles|September 2, 2019 See how predatory insects are helping protect crops the natural way.
Tip of the Hat to a True Friend of Florida Agriculture and Beyond By Frank Giles|August 26, 2019 Longtime UF/IFAS Vegetable Extension Agent Gene McAvoy is retiring, but his work in the field is far from over.
U.S. and Mexican Tomato Industries Agree to New Suspension Agreement Posted by Frank Giles|August 21, 2019 Commerce Department commits to strong enforcement of trade law.
Ways Florida Ag is Taking on the Climate Change Challenge Posted by Frank Giles|August 20, 2019 U.S. Representative Kathy Castor sees firsthand ecosystem services being provided on the farm.
Get Creative to Plant and Protect New Citrus By Frank Giles|August 19, 2019 2019 Citrus Achievement Award winner Bob Behr says growing trees under cover is one innovative way to help preserve the Sunshine State’s signature crop.
The New Scoop to Keep Citrus Roots Healthy By Frank Giles|August 6, 2019 Grower John Paul looks to subsurface irrigation to provide benefits in new South Florida planting.
8 Things to Know About Proposed H-2A Reforms Posted by Frank Giles|July 29, 2019 Changes aim to make the program more user-friendly.
Best Management Practices for Florida Farms Under Fire By Frank Giles|July 23, 2019 Whether growing crops south or north of Lake Okeechobee, agriculture is going to be in the middle of the rancorous debate over water.
